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eMachines E720/E520 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. eMachines E720/E520 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and s
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3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an eMachines notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The eMachines Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the eMachines product series. It covers basic topics such as eMachines Recovery Management,
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4 Your eMachines notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new eMachines notebook. Top view # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. English
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Integrated Web camera for video communication. webcam (for selected models) 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 6 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your compute
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6 Closed front view # Item Description 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Rear view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English
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English 7 Left view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 4 External display Connects to
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8 Right view # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is active. access indicator 3 Optical drive Ejects the optical disk from the drive. eject button 4Emergency Ejects the optical drive tray when the eject hole computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. English
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English 9 Base view # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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10 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows Vista system ® ® Platform • Intel Pentium dual-core processor* ® ® • Intel Celeron processor* ® • Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset • IEEE 802.11b/g System memory • Dual-channel support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 ® Graphics • Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset Storage • 2.5" hard disk drive subsystem • Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
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English 11 I/O interface • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for certain models. Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends
